GIS/Invasive Species Specialist
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is seeking one member to contribute to GIS and Invasive Species removal projects alongside The National Park Service (NPS) Staff.
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Start Date: January 2025
Estimated End Date: Late March/early April 2025
*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park was established to preserve the largest collection of Spanish colonial resources, buildings, ruins, and artifacts existing in the United States. The park consists of approximately 1,000 acres of land and contains 12 cultural resource sites which clearly illustrate the life and legacy of the 18th Century Spanish frontier in Texas. The park combines urban and rural settings and cultural and natural resources and offers outdoor recreational activities like hiking, biking, and picnicking.
Position Overview:
The purpose of this internship is to expose the ACE member to natural resource management practices at an urban unit of the National Park Service (NPS). The primary emphasis of their work will focus on riparian habitat restoration, utilizing herbicide treatments and the physical removal of exotic plant species. The member will spend a portion of their time assisting the Park Biologist with developing plans and methods for the eradication and removal of various exotic plant species.
The member will also assist the Park Biologist in targeted herbicide treatments in areas of high natural resource sensitivity. The member will assist with the development of a geospatial data collection operating procedure for collecting metadata regarding the locations of invasive species. They will also continue surveying sections of the park and recording locations of invasive species.
A portion of the member's time will also be spent documenting their experience and developing outreach and education materials related to the importance of riparian ecosystems and the value of invasive plant treatments within the broader field of natural resource management.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The member can expect to spend approximately 70% of their time on office work and 30% on field work.
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $1000/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service and 640 hours of service.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.
Qualifications
Required:
- Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
- Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
- Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
- A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
- Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
- Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
Preferred:
- Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or other related fields.
- Prior experience with ArcGIS and spreadsheets/databases is strongly preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors for extensive periods of time in multiple weather conditions, particularly high heat, carrying equipment in excess of 25 lbs (backpack sprayer).
- Deep interest in NPS, mapping software, and invasive species management.
Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands: Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, carrying, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing.
- Environmental: Outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently; working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates.
- Travel: This position does not require unique travel.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on our website. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time.
ACE values an inclusive workforce - if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!
ACE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information when you are hired to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
EEO: Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors.
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